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THE PHYSICS OF MUSICAL SOUND, INSTRUMENTS, AND PERFORMANCE SPACES
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Auditorium Acoustics 2025
08 September 2025, 09:00 AM
The IOA continues to broaden its reach to the wider acoustics and acoustics-related communities as well as the public.
Discover the world of sound with exciting new installations and interactive sound works.
The ICUA 2020 Conference Committee has decided that it is not possible to hold the conference in July. The Conference will now take place in June 2022.
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Duration: 12 months Next start date: 01 October 2026
New report from the UK Parliament Culture, Media and Sport Committee found that noise complaints are contributing to the loss of grassroots music venues
If you're planning to attend Inter-Noise 2022 in Glasgow from 21-24 August, be sure to join our conference social and ceilidh (a bargain at just £20)
Senior Members Group Webinar: Acoustic Horizons Advancing in Sensing, Materials & Education
New research is being conducted as part of the Cadenza Project, which seeks to develop measures of audio quality for music for people with hearing loss.
The Acoustics Bulletin for March/April 2025 highlights the Institute of Acoustics' (IOA) initiatives, including progress towards chartered status, noise research projects, and the upcoming release of a new website. It also covers key topics such as the revised BS 8233 standard, the activities of the IOA's various groups, and news updates.
01 March 2025
The International Year of Sound (IYS2020) is organized by ICA (International Commission of Acoustics) and it follows naturally as an important contribution to the UNESCO Charter of Sound
Dear all, In a typically British way in the face of adversity a group of us have got together to form an alliance we are calling the Events Revival Alliance.
As the Wimbledon 2017 finals approach this weekend, it’s the time of year to revisit the annual debate: to grunt or not to grunt?
As you know, the International Year of Sound has been extended to 2021 and the deadlines for participating in the Students Competition have been postponed as well.